Industry Development Officer

Overview

Job Title : Industry Development Officer

Job Requisition ID : 78767

Ministry : Agriculture and Irrigation

Location : Red Deer, AB (Please see notes section about other locations)

Full or Part-Time : Full time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : January 30, 2026

Classification : Program Services 4

Salary : $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,775 - $104,573 / year)

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish. The ministry supports food safety, industry growth, diversification, investment, rural communities, irrigation, and agricultural societies. For more information, please visit the Alberta government website.

The Trade, Investment and Food Safety Division (TIFS) expands and diversifies Alberta’s food and bio-product manufacturing sector while providing food safety assurance. The Food and Bio-Processing Branch (FBPB) provides scientific and technical expertise, business development services and facilities to support product / process development and commercialization.

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to help power the growth of Alberta’s meat processing industry? As an Industry Development Officer, you’ll be the go-to expert supporting processors, executives, and industry partners as they explore new markets, strengthen operations, and pursue strategic expansion. Your insights will influence decisions that shape the sector’s future.

Key responsibilities include :

• Conduct market and technical research to support clients in assessing production, marketing, and financial strategies for their businesses.
• Coach meat processors to identify and pursue business opportunities that enhance the value-added agri-processing industry.
• Facilitate strategic investments and expansions to foster a competitive and sustainable meat processing industry.
• Act as a resource and primary contact for senior personnel within the meat processing sector.
• Deliver business advice, financial strategies, and regulatory information through seminars, webinars, and workshops.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams and external committees to align efforts with Ministry policies and objectives.

Your expertise will contribute to the development of Alberta’s agri-business sector, ensuring its growth and competitiveness in domestic and international markets.

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Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to understand the competencies required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. This link will assist you with understanding competencies : https : / / www.alberta.ca / system / files / custom_downloaded_images / psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following Government of Alberta competencies :

Systems Thinking : Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals.

Creative Problem Solving : Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.

Agility : Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change.

Drive for Results : Works to exceed goals and partners with others to achieve objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards :

Equivalency : Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of :

Assets :

Other Application Information

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

How To Apply

Please apply online and provide information that clearly demonstrates how your qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Visit the Alberta job application resources for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is for illustrative purposes only. Present information clearly and thoroughly.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from IQAS or a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information. It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sam Thomas Mathew at Sam.Thomasmathew@gov.ab.ca.

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